Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- recognize different ecosystems
- utilize environmental, ethical and social thinking in conceptualization
- utilize knowledge of past use and production practices, consumption, user studies, circular and sharing economy, and cultural intervention

Implementation and methods of teaching

Project-based learning (Design office simulation) including a possible case from a company or equivalent task.The students will lead and manage the design process and create a project timeline.
Students will work in small teams leading their own project, but sharing knowledge to other teams along the way.

Studio will also provide theory and practical tools and small exercises to aid the students forward.
Lectures are held in English.

The teachers will mentor the process throughout.

Timing and attendance

See below.

Learning material and recommended literature

The bibliography and material used in the teaching will be added to Moodle e-learning environment.

Working life cooperation

Visit to studios and outside organisations possible. Guest lectures from the field.

Exam retakes

It is not possible to renew the course (there is no exam).

Learning environment

Campus, excursions, moodle and other online tools.
Online days will be notified on Moodle

Student time use and work load

The studio runs for seven intensive weeks. 15ECT = 405h of student time.
Attendance throughout the course is mandatory.

Approximately 40% of the time is spent in contact days, which means that a significant part of the course time is spent on independent work. Students will lead their own design process.
The schedule and ways of working are flexible.

Teachers are present 2-4 times a week.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

1. and 2. year studies.

Lectures are held in English. Studio accepts exhange students.

Assessment criteria

• Attendance
• Exercises and learning tasks
• Presentations and discussions
• Project management and outcome
• Peer evaluation and self-evaluation

The client's assessment may affect the grade.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

• Repeated absences from lessons and teaching situations
• Poor knowledge of the professional knowledge and skills relevant to the course
• Absence of key course assignments

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

• Ability to work according to instructions
• Can generate ideas for the implementation of the assignment
• Can identify and describe the main methods of the course in a guided manner
• Participates in a guided learning discussion
• Can search for professional information in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

• Is able to apply a wide range of options to his/her working process
• Can implement assignments in a guided and independent manner on the basis of their ideas and develop them on the basis of feedback
• Can independently identify and compare the methods used
• Can assess and justify competence and set objectives for development in terms of content and/or technology
• Able to follow and describe the professional debate in his/her field

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

• Can apply and develop a variety of options in their working process
• Can use what they have learned in a planned and creative way when carrying out assignments and apply feedback received
• Can apply the methods used and analyse their relationship to the task
• Able to assess, develop and extend content and/or technical competences
• Able to participate in professional debates in his/her field 

A course grade of 5 also requires that the student:
• Has done an excellent job of completing the tasks for which he/she was responsible within the time limits.
• Has systematically demonstrated exceptional activity, initiative, ability to ideate and self-direction as a member of a team.
• Receives excellent feedback from the client and also from other course participants